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NW CT NEMBA's second trail work day of 2016 will be on May 7th. The focus of this work day will be to finish up a fairly extensive reroute of the end of the Bridges trail. There is a lot to do in this section, so everyone who can make it out to help will be greatly appreciated!
The day will begin at the cul-de-sac on the western side of GW Turnpike, at 9am. Parking at this location is somewhat limited, if enough people show up some shuttling to the near by soccer fields parking lot may be required. Please don't block the road, or green forest access gate when you park. The work site is a short walk down old GW Turnpike, past the gate.
Please wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. You should bring water, work gloves, bug spray, and a snack. If you have a Rogue Hoe, McLeod, Pick Mattock, or any other hand tools suitable for benching trails you are welcome to bring those as well.
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George Washington Turnpike, Burlington CT

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NW CT NEMBA will be having its first trail work day of 2016 on April the 23rd. The focus of this work day will be on a fairly extensive reroute of the end of the Bridges trail. There is a lot to do in this section, so everyone who can make it out to help will be greatly appreciated!
The day will begin at the cul-de-sac on the western side of GW Turnpike, at 9am. Parking at this location is somewhat limited, if enough people show up some shuttling to the near by soccer fields parking lot may be required. Please don't block the road, or green forest access gate when you park. The work site is a short walk down old GW Turnpike, past the gate.
Please wear sturdy shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. You should bring water, work gloves, bug spray, and a snack. If you have a Rogue Hoe, McLeod, Pick Mattock, or any other hand tools suitable for benching trails you are welcome to bring those as well.
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George Washington Turnpike, Burlington CT

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Join us on March 24th at 6:00pm at the Burlington Public Library for our first chapter meeting of 2016. During the meeting we'll give you an update of our activities over the last year, as well as plans for some exciting new projects and events in Burlington, Harwinton and more.
Much was accomplish in the last year, and we plan to keep that momentum going through 2016 and beyond. We place a high value on all input from the local mountain bike community and without your support, none of this would be possible. So, if you would like to hear about what we've been up to, and what we have planned, or would like to see how you can be more involved, please join us on the 24th!
We have a lot of information to get out, and a limited amount of time, so we will be starting promptly at 6pm.
The Burlington Public Library is located on Library Ln, which is just off of Spielman Hwy (route 4): Map/DirectionsFacebook Event Link

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Burlington Public Library

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4/29/16 6:00pm to 5/1/16 6:00pm

FC NEMBA's awesome TrailFest is baaaaack! Join FC NEMBA April 29 to May 1 for an awesome weekend of trail building, riding, and fun at Collis P. Huntington and Putnam State Parks in Redding CT. We will camp out at Putnam SP Friday and Saturday nights,, work on the trail Sat and Sun, have rides Fri, Sat, and Sun . BBQ , bonfire, and movies Saturday night, bagels and coffee Sat and Sun morning. We’ll supply the tools. Check out FB page for more juicy details as we get closer to the date http://www.facebook.com/groups/153250044748995/ No fee but please register at http://fcnemba.org/?p=12398 by April 25 so we have a count for food.

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If you're available, come out to help put the finishing touches on the last connecting piece of the "white trail". The plan is to work on the trail from 9 to 11. After that, we can take advantage of the nice weather expected and do a couple hour ride. Bring a rake, pruning shears, gloves and water. We'll park at Sessions Woods in the upper gravel lot as long as there's room.
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Sessions Woods, Burlington CT

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12/24/16 11:00am to 2:00pm

Rescheduled Solstice Ride, now Sat 12/24.
Join us for a festive ride - all levels, families welcome.
Bring treats to share, hot beverages will be served.
Free admission but we do ask that you donate a non-perishable food item for shelter cats and dogs.
Please share this event and invite friends, the more the merrier!
Meeting in the statues lot at Sunset Hill, approximate address
80 Sunset Hill Rd, Redding, CT 06896-1712
GPS 41.331981, -73.359410

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We have a great trail project planned, so come along. Forecast calls for 50's and sunny, great conditions for trail gnomes to come out in droves. Don't want to miss that!
Meeting at Bogus Road and Ned's Mountain Road.
41.353052, -73.509736
Bring gloves, water, tick spray.
FC NEMBA provides expertise, tools, and coffee.
See you there!

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10/24/15 (All day)

Old Furnace has undergone some vast improvements made possible from the funds raised at our 2014 Old Furnace Fun Ride. This year we are looking to raise money to complete the bridge project and improve other sections of the park.

This year's EFTA/NEMBA Fun Ride will have intermediate and advance loop options.

Old Furnace State Park is one of the Quiet Corner's hidden gems. For a small park, this place can pack a punch. Challenging terrain, daunting climbs, daring rollers, cliff edge ridge lines, and more. Bring your legs!